Creating a New Filter

Perform the following tasks to create a new filter:
Note: If you are editing an existing filter, proceed to step 3.
  1. Navigate to Provisioning > Filter Management.
    CVP opens the Filter Management screen.
  2. Click + Create Filter.
    CVP opens the screen for creating a new filter.
    Figure 1. Screen for Creating a New Filter
  3. Provide the required filter details in corresponding fields:
    • Filter Details pane - Provides the following options to add filter details:
      • Name field - Type a unique filter name.
        Note: The filter name must not be blank.
      • Type dropdown menu - Select the filter type.
      • Description field - Provide brief information about the filter.
      • Apply to all devices checkbox - Select the checkbox to mark this filter as active else this filter is considered inactive.
        Note:
        • If the Apply to all devices checkbox is selected, the current filter (filter being added/edited) and all other active filters are validated against the running configuration of the selected device. This verifies if there are any conflicting filters.
        • If the Apply to all devices checkbox is not selected, only the current filter (filter being added/edited) is validated against the running configuration of the selected device.
    • Designed Pattern pane - Provide the tailored pattern for this filter.
      Note: Applying the filter can change the managed configuration in designed configuration which results in non-compliance until it is pushed to the running configuration.
    • Running Config pane - Displays the current configuration and provides the option to select the required device.
      Note:
      • Managed lines are highlighted in yellow and unmanaged lines are highlighted in grey color.
      • If an unmanaged configuration line being added matches with an assigned configlet of the selected device (including reconcile configlet) or if an added configuration line results in conflict with a configuration line in the existing configlets assigned to the device, the device will be marked out of compliance
      • Device dropdown menu - This drop down lists all available devices against which the filter can be validated.
  4. Click Save Filter.